This market has its pitfalls but its not crashing.

You only need a place to track tenant information, payment history, maintenance, etc.

The main issue I've come across is that everything in this price range would be cash flow negative.

I'm just getting started out in this area and would appreciate any suggestions or advice.

I have seen some that add on $ per item they send to you Appreciate all of this info  

This is consistent with data from sources like Zillow, Redfin, and the local Santa Barbara Association of Realtors.However, when I go to "Pick Markets" and select Santa Barbara, the median home price listed is $620,000, which doesn’t align with what I’ve observed locally.

my property assessment almost doubled this year.

I found a new build I like and in my price range while visiting Charlotte this weekend.

This would be either through hard money, partnerships, or some other creative finance.

This assumes there are no third parties who took an interest between the original deed and the new deed (think mortgage lender).